Archetech Issue 45 2019 | Page 32

COMAR 7P.I FSDX – BRITISH BY DESIGN The next generation of aluminium bi-fold, folding sliding door has arrived from Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems. Comar FSDX: Superior, stabilised rolling action with the quietest roller in the industry and improved weight bearing capacity means fit-once and reduced call outs. The new outer-frame is one profile and is used for the track and jambs which reduces stock holding. It is a mitre frame construction with 2 crimping options: pinned cleats for creating pre-assembled outer frames that can be shipped to site or mechanical cleats which means the outer-frame can be shipped to assemble on site – a key consideration when larger door sets are to be installed. guaranteed. The intelligent design of the profile means the same profile is used for the jambs and the head, providing mitre frame construction and two options for site transport – preassembled or stick using pinned crimped cleats or mechanical cleats. Comar FSDX eXtra - Glazing The view out of the FSDX door offers the homeowner that little bit eXtra. With the slimmest sightlines available of 60mm, the doors maximise daylighting into the home. Maximising glazing without lacking performance the maximum width of the doors has been increased allowing door sets to be over 4M with only 3 doors. Comar FSDX eXtra Roller The stainless steel dual roller seamlessly integrates with the stainless steel running track, with a stabiliser the wheels always remain in contact with the track, which, means that even if the track is slightly mis-aligned due to building tolerances the smooth rolling action is not hindered. The weight bearing capacity is increased to 120Kg which with the FSDX’s glazing pocket of 62mm triple glazed or acoustic glass can easily be incorporated. Comar FSDX eXtra - Hinges The new hinge design incorporates a central gasket strip, which actively reduces hinge gasket prep and site installation. Even the roller pillar has been treated with consideration and pre-applied foam pads seal the roller to the door. This increases home-owner satisfaction with a draft-free solution and no call backs for the installer. Adequate sealing between the sliding doors ensures that a long-term solution is guaranteed. Comar FSDX eXtra - Track Superior thermal performance with integrated stainless-steel rail means that low U-values and continued performance are For further information about Comar Architectural Aluminium Systems, please visit www.comar-alu.co.uk call 020 8685 9685 or email [email protected] For space saving ideas visit www.jphardware.co.uk/smartopeningsolutions METAL TECHNOLOGY COMPLETES IMPRESSIVE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT VICTORIA GATE, WOKING Leading Northern Ireland-based architectural aluminium firm, Metal Technology, recently supplied its specialist products for work on Victoria Gate, a major redevelopment project in Woking, Surrey which is owned by asset management company, Aviva Investors. The impressive 63,375 sq ft commercial office building, which was designed by architect firm Scott Brownrigg to combine modernity and functional rationality, used a number of Metal Technology’s architectural aluminium systems as part of the the refurbishment project. Inspired space-saving door gear [email protected] Metal Technology’s System 17 Latitude high-rise curtain walling was used extensively to create the desired aesthetic for this building. the design process also involved developing a new triangular capping to further enhance the clean horizontal lines of the building. System 5-20D high performance thermally enhanced doors were also used throughout, both of these products offered the Victoria Gate building designers a wide and diverse range of profiles that delivered structural integrity, weather performance, thermal enhancement, and security. For more information visit: www.metaltechnology.com